Bless Me Father

Bless Me Father (1978-1981)

EndedScripted showComedy

Bless Me Father is a British situation comedy starring Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney, David Ryall, and Sheila Keith. It was aired on ITV from 1978 until 1981 and described the adventures of an Irish Catholic priest, Father Charles Duddleswell (Lowe) and his young curate (Abineri) in the fictional parish of St. Jude's in suburban London.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (25 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07A Mixed-Up MarriageAug 16, 1981
S03E06Porgy & BessAug 9, 1981
S03E05A Legend Comes to StayAug 2, 1981
S03E04Fire & BrimstoneJul 26, 1981
S03E03Beddings and WeddingsJul 19, 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was Bless Me Father premiered?

Bless Me Father premiered on July 2, 1978.

Who created the TV series Bless Me Father?

Bless Me Father was created by Peter de Rosa, based on his autobiographical books.

What is Bless Me Father about?

Bless Me Father is a British sitcom set in the 1950s, which follows the daily lives of an Irish Catholic priest and his young curate at a parish in the London suburbs.

Who played the role of Father Charles Clement Duddleswell in Bless Me Father?

Arthur Lowe played the role of Father Charles Clement Duddleswell in Bless Me Father.

Who played the role of Father Neil Boyd in Bless Me Father?

Daniel Abineri played the role of Father Neil Boyd in Bless Me Father.

Did Bless Me Father win any awards?

Yes, Bless Me Father won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Series in 1980.

How many episodes were produced for Bless Me Father?

A total of 21 episodes were produced for Bless Me Father.

What was the filming location for Bless Me Father?

Bless Me Father was filmed at a studio in London, England.

Who directed the majority of the episodes of Bless Me Father?

Harold Snoad directed the majority of the episodes of Bless Me Father.

What was the theme tune of Bless Me Father?

"Bless Me Father" was the theme tune of Bless Me Father, performed by The Scaffold.

Was Bless Me Father based on a book?

Yes, Bless Me Father was based on the autobiographical books of Peter de Rosa.

Did Bless Me Father have any recurring characters?

Yes, Mrs. Pring, the parish sacristan, was a recurring character in Bless Me Father.

How was Bless Me Father received by critics?

Bless Me Father was generally well received by critics, with many praising its humour and performances.

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